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Inside the CDC turmoil as RFK Jr. eyes sweeping vaccine policy changes

Inside the CDC turmoil as RFK Jr. eyes sweeping vaccine policy changes

Summary

The CDC has faced major changes in the past six months, losing a large part of its budget and many employees. This comes as Health Secretary Kennedy plans to make major changes to vaccine policies. The recent removal of the CDC's new director, Susan Monarez, has led to more resignations.

Key Facts

  • The CDC lost nearly half of its budget in six months.
  • Thousands of CDC employees have left.
  • Health Secretary Kennedy is working on changing vaccine policies.
  • Susan Monarez, the newly appointed CDC director, was removed by the White House.
  • Several CDC leaders quit following Monarez's removal.
  • The situation is part of a larger political struggle involving the CDC.

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